Thursday, May 28, 2015

Chive Blossom Vinegar


Finally, with the spring blossoms everywhere, 
I didn't miss catching the blooms of my chives,
to make vinegar with!  Yes!!!

I have wanted to make these for several years,
seeing Lynn's at Happier Than a Pig in Mud
but the blooms were always spent by the time
I got around to it.  




This year I caught them in time!


Of course, I was attracted by the beautiful
color of the vinegar that is provided by the blooms,
and the vinegar they make is just gorgeous.

It took all of my blossoms to create one jar,
so you know that this is going to be precious.




This recipe can't be much simpler.  Just cut your blossoms,
fill a bowl with water and rinse them in the water
to remove any dirt or little hitchhiking bugs.  Then
let them drain a minute and pat dry.  Fill your container with blossoms
and cover with white vinegar.  


Now wait a few days for the onion flavor to 
permeate the vinegar.  Your vinegar starts to
take on the purple color almost immediately.

Lynn felt like the vinegar was the perfect flavor
at eight days.  Then drain the vinegar, removing
the blossoms.  Use this vinegar in salads or salsas
where you want a bright onion flavor.

Susan recommends that if you are using a metal
lid to place a piece of wax paper or plastic
wrap between the lid and the vinegar so the metal
doesn't corrode.

I will be posting with
Jacqueline
Jacqueline

Chocolat - French for Chocolate. I adored chocolate from a young age when I had to sneak in the cupboard to find where my mother had hidden the Nestle's Chocolate Chips. Having read about the famous chocolat shoppes in Paris, when I finally got there I was determined to try a chocolate from every Paris shoppe. I invite you to share my adventures in creating, in travel, and in life.

11 comments:

  1. How fun, I'm glad you finally got to try the vinegar Jacqueline, hope you love it! My chives were hidden by rhubarb leaves this year so it doesn't look like I'll have enough to make a batch-enjoy:@)

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  2. I wonder if you can blend up the flowers to use in a marinate? The flowers are so pretty! I don't have a garden so I didn't know that chives have purple flowers! I love learning new things!

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  3. Supper pretty! I must say the color is so YOU:)

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  4. Wonderful tip and so pretty. You knew? Thanks for sharing this little gem

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  5. I love this mild oniony pink vinegar! It's one of my favorites! But then I love to use the chive blossoms in salads as well! Love your container -- much prettier than the ones I use.

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  6. Love this!! I want to try this. We have some chives in our backyard! Love the pretty pictures too!

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  7. How creative! I love the little jar you put the flowers in. It looks so pretty! I would love to try this in a salad!

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  8. Your photos just sparkle; they are so clear. I love those purple flowers. I always used to go to the round garden and pick chives for mother. I have some chives, but no flowers. Joni

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  9. I have lots of chive blossoms in my kitchen garden Jackie. I never thought to make vinegar with them. I've made a lot if other types f homemade vinegar and I thin I NEED to try this I one.

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  10. I have lots of chive blossoms in my kitchen garden Jackie. I never thought to make vinegar with them. I've made a lot if other types f homemade vinegar and I thin I NEED to try this I one.

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  11. Oh, I have made Lynn's chive vinegar ~ so pretty too! My chives are blooming now too :)

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